The U.S. flag and the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam (MARK BOSTER/TPN)
The Seattle City Council’s willingness to recognize the South Vietnam flag would be a major milestone for refugees.
What would Americans do if an anti-democratic force conquered Washington, D.C., and forced us to renounce Old Glory? Think about it. Our identity as a nation is so defined by the Stars and Stripes, we’d probably fight until the end for our right to pledge allegiance to a flag that represents freedom and democracy.
Vietnamese people in the United States don’t have to imagine what it’s like to lose their country and its symbol of independence.
